Photo feature Udupi Harmony Convention

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May 16, 2022

The Sahabalve Udupi and other organisations gathered for a harmony march and convention to convey to India that Udupi residents believe in harmony and coexistence.

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Muslims, Hindus, Christians and people of all faiths marched together in the very town where the hijab controversy surfaced.

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Not just people of different religions but people of various gender orientations marched, hoisting the tricolour flag.

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Even local rural groups with ‘daflis’ and other folk instruments joined the walk to portray coastal Karnataka’s cultural heritage.

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Adding colour to the march were the Pilivesa ‘Tiger Masque’ is folk dancers that honour Goddess Durga during Navarati. This time, they flanked the Muslim women in the march.

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The march was led by kambala (buffalo racers) runners.

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Women were an integral part of this march, especially Muslim women who asserted their rights as citizens of India. Here, women of different ages can be seen wearing garments of their choice.

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During the convention, children also took to the stage and voiced their thoughts on unity.

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The events were attended by hundreds of people from all faiths, as well as people participating with large hoardings of Swami Vivekananda and BR Ambedkar, Mother Teresa among others.

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Kannada singer and activist MD Pallavi sang the state song Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate (Victory to Karnataka mother) to start off the harmony convention and a rendition of Kurigalu Saar Kurigalu.

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